Thursday, September 17, 2009
It's Back To School time!
It's funny how as August was ending, I was looking forward to September. I was ready for Summer to be Over, as it was such a tough one for us. We weren't able to go anywhere, so no camping, and we had no money, so I didn't feel I could even make many day trips (had to save gas, after all). So it was really disappointing. The kids seemed to be okay and enjoyed what they had, but it was tough for me and Hunny.
But now that it is here, and school has begun, it's been quite an adjustment for me. I'm getting less sleep again (no more sleeping in, dang!) And I'm finding that the days are going by incredibly fast, and it's hard to plan things. This 'new normal' takes a bit to get used to!
But I am loving that the two older kids are in school. Not because I wanted them gone or "out of my hair" or anything. (not that I was in tears at them being gone either, b/c that's not me at all!) I get so excited about BTS! I love everything about it, as evidenced here. I am excited about their classes, and teachers and the opportunities they'll have, the lessons they'll learn, the new kids they'll meet. Everything's NEW.
Kai started Grade One this year. It amazes me! He is doing WONDERFULLY. He is so confident! I love it! I used to think that Kindergarten was "The Year", the one where you learned everything, but I have discovered that it is, in fact, Grade 1! This year, Kai will learn to read, will learn to add and subract and will start to prepare for actual School. (as opposed to K which is still a lot of play with a bit of learning!) It is so exciting to think about!
His teacher is Mrs. V and at first I wasn't too sure about her. She's not warm and bubbly like Mrs. J that Abi had, but I've got to stop comparing all the other teacher's to her since she was just so amazing and fun and nice!*** I'm finding that Mrs. V is quite nice. She's a great teacher, kind and wonderful with the kids. I'm warming up to her! She may not be immediately Warm, but I am learning that I can talk to her about things.
Abi started Grade Three this year. She is Upstairs and in the Intermediate grades now, which blows me away! She has a "real" BIG desk this year, and her own locker! The classroom looks more serious too, which was depressing for me...until I saw the cartoonish bears on the wall and the window decals for the Fairy Tale theme! I'm not quite ready for her to be So Grown Up yet!!! :( I like her teachers, even though I'm having a real hard time remembering their names! I also am trying to figure out their roles. According to Meet The Teacher Night, Ms. T teaches Bible, Spelling, Reading, Computer, Art, Theme and shares Math. Mrs. H teaches French, Writing and shared Math skills. (I like her!) The class is known as 3TH!!! :)
I was so happy and relieved that Abi is in the same class as Anna! They are the best of friends, and while Abi has other friends and is friendly to other kids, Anna is the one she is the most 'herself' with. She seeks Anna out and waits around after school with her to be picked up. (we all sit outside at the front of school waiting...heaven forbid if we need to leave earlier or if I just don't feel like staying after!)
SuperStars!!!!
This summer, I let Bryn pick out a backpack as well. He can use it for when we stay overnight at Grandma & Grandpa's house! He was so happy for the first day of school and wanted to pack his bag as well. So Abi & Kai helped him a snack and he posed for his picture too!
This is going to be a Great Year!
(***you will remember how I mentioned here that Abi's old grade 1 teacher is pregnant with Twin Girls. I ask that you please keep her and her Husband, Ryan, in your prayers, as Jo is in the hospital on bedrest. The water of Twin A broke at 23 weeks, which is a mighty scary thing. Things are going well and babies are safe and growing at a steady rate, thanks in part to her GD and her following instructions! She is at 29 weeks, and still not out of the Danger Zone. Please keep them and the babies in your prayers. I, and they, definitely appreaciate it. You can read updates here.)
It's funny how as August was ending, I was looking forward to September. I was ready for Summer to be Over, as it was such a tough one for us. We weren't able to go anywhere, so no camping, and we had no money, so I didn't feel I could even make many day trips (had to save gas, after all). So it was really disappointing. The kids seemed to be okay and enjoyed what they had, but it was tough for me and Hunny.
But now that it is here, and school has begun, it's been quite an adjustment for me. I'm getting less sleep again (no more sleeping in, dang!) And I'm finding that the days are going by incredibly fast, and it's hard to plan things. This 'new normal' takes a bit to get used to!
But I am loving that the two older kids are in school. Not because I wanted them gone or "out of my hair" or anything. (not that I was in tears at them being gone either, b/c that's not me at all!) I get so excited about BTS! I love everything about it, as evidenced here. I am excited about their classes, and teachers and the opportunities they'll have, the lessons they'll learn, the new kids they'll meet. Everything's NEW.
Kai started Grade One this year. It amazes me! He is doing WONDERFULLY. He is so confident! I love it! I used to think that Kindergarten was "The Year", the one where you learned everything, but I have discovered that it is, in fact, Grade 1! This year, Kai will learn to read, will learn to add and subract and will start to prepare for actual School. (as opposed to K which is still a lot of play with a bit of learning!) It is so exciting to think about!
His teacher is Mrs. V and at first I wasn't too sure about her. She's not warm and bubbly like Mrs. J that Abi had, but I've got to stop comparing all the other teacher's to her since she was just so amazing and fun and nice!*** I'm finding that Mrs. V is quite nice. She's a great teacher, kind and wonderful with the kids. I'm warming up to her! She may not be immediately Warm, but I am learning that I can talk to her about things.
Abi started Grade Three this year. She is Upstairs and in the Intermediate grades now, which blows me away! She has a "real" BIG desk this year, and her own locker! The classroom looks more serious too, which was depressing for me...until I saw the cartoonish bears on the wall and the window decals for the Fairy Tale theme! I'm not quite ready for her to be So Grown Up yet!!! :( I like her teachers, even though I'm having a real hard time remembering their names! I also am trying to figure out their roles. According to Meet The Teacher Night, Ms. T teaches Bible, Spelling, Reading, Computer, Art, Theme and shares Math. Mrs. H teaches French, Writing and shared Math skills. (I like her!) The class is known as 3TH!!! :)
I was so happy and relieved that Abi is in the same class as Anna! They are the best of friends, and while Abi has other friends and is friendly to other kids, Anna is the one she is the most 'herself' with. She seeks Anna out and waits around after school with her to be picked up. (we all sit outside at the front of school waiting...heaven forbid if we need to leave earlier or if I just don't feel like staying after!)
SuperStars!!!!This summer, I let Bryn pick out a backpack as well. He can use it for when we stay overnight at Grandma & Grandpa's house! He was so happy for the first day of school and wanted to pack his bag as well. So Abi & Kai helped him a snack and he posed for his picture too!
This is going to be a Great Year!
(***you will remember how I mentioned here that Abi's old grade 1 teacher is pregnant with Twin Girls. I ask that you please keep her and her Husband, Ryan, in your prayers, as Jo is in the hospital on bedrest. The water of Twin A broke at 23 weeks, which is a mighty scary thing. Things are going well and babies are safe and growing at a steady rate, thanks in part to her GD and her following instructions! She is at 29 weeks, and still not out of the Danger Zone. Please keep them and the babies in your prayers. I, and they, definitely appreaciate it. You can read updates here.)
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